Bill Clinton
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Bill Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from January 20, 1993, to January 20, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Arkansas from 1983 to 1992. During his presidency, Clinton focused on several key policies, including welfare reform, economic growth, and healthcare reform. His administration is noted for achieving a budget surplus and for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Apr 18, 1997
The appreciation and protection of wildlife is both the right and responsibility of all Americans.
Apr 18, 1997
I hereby proclaim April 20 through April 26, 1997, as National Wildlife Week.
Apr 17, 1997
I was informed this morning that former Israeli President Chaim Herzog had died after a long illness. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and to the people of Israel. Chaim Herzog not only served the Israeli people with…
Apr 17, 1997
May all Americans come together to reaffirm our reliance upon our Creator.
Apr 17, 1997
No country, especially an outlaw state, should have a veto over our national security.
Apr 17, 1997
Let us uphold the tradition of observing a day in which every American, in his or her own way, may come before God seeking increased peace, guidance, and wisdom for the challenges ahead.
Apr 17, 1997
This Newseum is not only a tribute to the news profession, it's also a tribute to the men and women who have dedicated their lives to it.
Apr 17, 1997
We can't create opportunity for all Americans unless everybody first has the educational skills.
Apr 17, 1997
A vote for any of these killer amendments will prevent our participation in the treaty.
Apr 17, 1997
Nearly everybody is fully capable of learning whatever they need to learn to get where they need to go.
Apr 17, 1997
We cannot allow anything—anything—to derail the peace process, and I don't believe we will.
Apr 17, 1997
I think that the fundamental role of the news media and the reporting today is what it has always been—is to give people information in a fair and accurate way.
Apr 17, 1997
Will the United States join a treaty we helped to shape, or will we go from leading the fight against poison gas to joining the company of pariah nations this treaty seeks to isolate?
Apr 17, 1997
Democracy's survival depends upon that need to know and the free flow of ideas and information.
Apr 17, 1997
The unemployment rate is absolutely meaningless if you're unemployed.
Apr 17, 1997
The agreement made in 1984 by China and Great Britain...clearly commits China to respect not only the economic liberties but also the political and civil liberties of the people of Hong Kong.
Apr 17, 1997
I think in some ways it is much more difficult to be a member of the news media than in years past.
Apr 17, 1997
As you know, there's now an inquiry going on, and the instructions that I have given on this are the same instructions I gave on the Gulf war issue, which is to get to the bottom of it, find the facts, tell the truth, and take appropriate…
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